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MET Technician Igloo Southport, Merseyside, North West £28,000 - £42,000
Panel Beater Igloo Southport, Merseyside, North West £32,000 - £44,000
Direct Employer Senior ATA panel Redde Northgate Merseyside, North West, UK £30,000 - £40,000
Direct Employer Senior ATA panel Redde Northgate Merseyside, North West, UK £30,000 - £40,000

MET Technician
Igloo
3 weeks left to apply
Southport, Merseyside, North West Get directions
Salary: £28,000 - £42,000
Bodyshop MET Technician Full time

MET Technician

Location: Southport

Salary: £28,000 - £42,000 p/a + time and half on a Saturday

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30pm (Flexible working arrangements available, 7am – 3:30pm or 7:30am – 4pm)


Igloo has a great opportunity for an MET technician to work for a specialist automotive paint and body repair company that was established over 35 years ago, based in Southport. They are proud to be an approved VWG and CUPRA repair centre.

This role not only offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work with a clean, modern environment but also offers the security of a full time, permanent position.

The Role:

The successful candidate will be working mainly with VWG products, working on petrol and electric vehicles and will be responsible for undertaking the below tasks:

  • Assessing and repairing any mechanical or electrical faults with the vehicles.
  • Stripping and refitting mechanical and electrical parts and components from the vehicles.
  • Road testing vehicles to ensure camera alignment.
  • Ensure that the most cost-effective repair methods are always used.
  • Ensure compliance is maintained with the workshop.
  • Complete all work within the set deadlines.
  • Insurance and private work completed.
  • You will have your own PC & Tablet to clock in and out on and for logging all completed work.

What kind of person we are looking for?:

The successful candidate will be a reliable, conscientious, and honest team player that is looking for a long-term position.

The successful candidate will also have the following:

  • Must hold a relevant Level 3 qualification, ATA is preferred but not essential.
  • Hold a full, UK driving licence with a maximum of 6 points (SP Codes only) for insurance purposes.
  • Will need own tools.

Must have up to date knowledge of latest vehicle repair methods.

Previous experience within a similar role is essential for this role – ideally 3+ years

Benefits:

Not only working for a successful company you will also get the below:

  • 22 days holiday + Statutory holiday days
  • Free breakfast on a Monday and lunch on a Friday.
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Workwear & PPE provided.
  • Company pension.
Nº employees 201-500
Founding year 2005
Products / Services Technicians, Bodyshop, Management / Business, Drivers, Parts & Logistics
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Frequently asked questions

You will need to be meticulous, along with the ability to show tenacity and perseverance. The individual must have a burning drive to achieve one's goals. The ability to get along with people in a group setting also comes in handy. It is also essential to utilize, fix, and maintain equipment.

A Vehicle Body Repairer, also known as a panel beater or a body repair technician, covers all parts of repairing and replacing accident damaged automobiles, including chassis alignment techniques and replacing body panels. To find your desired automotive Bodyshop jobs, you can visit InAutomotive.

The Automotive Bodyshop Manager maintains client satisfaction goals while limiting costs in an appropriate department operating profit. These professionals direct the work of Bodyshop staff to make body repairs, including time and productivity targets and quality requirements.

The shop foreman is only one of several jobs you might achieve in your career. As the first point of contact for customers and employees in an auto repair facility, the shop foreman plays a crucial role. These supervisors are in charge of ensuring that the work is done well.

Those applying for the bodyshop vacancies ensure that all equipment is operated and used in a safe manner and remove rust from metal, as well as grease and debris from the work surface. They also ensure that parts that are not painted or coated are covered and protected.

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What are Bodyshop Jobs Like

The Bodyshop mainly comprises painters, paint sprayers, technicians, estimators, porters, managers and supervisors. Repairing shattered windshields, polishing away blemishes, and performing custom detail work are all responsibilities of the workers in an auto Bodyshop. Depending on the store and garage, a single Bodyshop worker may specialise in or be needed to perform each of these tasks. They work on automobiles' exteriors, repair, upkeep, and improve these components. An auto body technician assists preparation for painting a vehicle. A specific set of abilities is required to work in a Bodyshop. To find more about automotive Bodyshop jobs, please visit InAutomotive. 

Bodyshop Jobs' Responsibilities

The individuals working in the Bodyshop ensure effective administration of the dealership's Bodyshop function, including meeting and fulfilling all KPIs. Maximising the efficient consumption of all available resources to ensure that the department runs as efficiently as possible is a core part of their job. Providing a pleasant customer experience is also their responsibility. They recognise and anticipate client needs and meet and surpass them. In addition, they maintain the highest ethical and professional standards while dealing with consumers in order to establish profitable long-term connections. It is also their job to demonstrate superior product knowledge, effectively express it to clients, and find ways to cut waste and inefficiency while still boosting quality.

Skills Required to Build Bodyshop Career

To successfully work in the automotive Bodyshop, you need formal training and a thorough understanding of all applicable safety regulations. Arithmetic ability is required. Physically fit and gifted with high hand-eye coordination, detail and attentiveness are highly preferred. Outstanding customer service abilities come in handy. Having the flexibility to work in the evenings and weekends is essential. The ability to maintain a professional image and to give courteous customer service is necessary. Maintaining accurate records necessitates reading, interpreting, and transcribing data are required to work in a fast-paced atmosphere performing routine maintenance and other responsibilities. The candidates must also be capable of lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs.